CD Changer problem HELP!!!!!!

lshbg · 29th October 2007, 23:03

I have Harmony system with CD Changer in Glove box.Can anyone help as i have a cd stuck in the changer in the top slot (No 6) in the magazine stopping it from being able to eject the magazine.Does anyone have any idea how I can get the CD and magazine out of the changer, Many thanks in advance

JohnDotCom · 29th October 2007, 23:23

There was a post on this recently and I believe you take the CD Unit out and remove top Cover to gain access, then you should be able to sort out.

EnEnGee · 30th October 2007, 07:32

I posted this a couple of weekends back as I had the same problem. Its on page 2 of the ICE forum, but reproduced here. Assuming it is the Alpine CD:

How to free up the CD changer magazine. Wife was out in EnEnGee Saturday afternoon and reported on her return that disc 1 was half in half out of the magazine and the changer would not wind it in or out (Head unit currently Harmony, CD player is OE Alpine)

Took the changer out of the car (drop the panel under the glovebox and undo the 4 securing nuts, ease the player out and release the cable) and removed to the (much warmer) house. I studied the case for a little while to work out how the case is constructed and set off like so.

1. Flex the plastic tabs carefully and remove the black plastic facia/ magazine door cover. Careful as they are fragile, but if you look, you can see how they engage. There are around 5 top and bottom with a couple more each end. The right hand end is a little fiddly to release, a long bladed screwdriver was used here.

2. Remove the 6 small black cross head screws (I used Jewellers screwdrivers - cross head type, 3 each end). The mounting brackets can be left in place, as the case will flex enough to clear them.

3. By carefully freeing up the steel corner tabs, the casing can be eased apart and the CD changer mechanism can be removed and the innards are now revealed. By turning the large gear that is visible, it is possible to wind the CD and holder back into the magazine.

4. Re-assemble the changer, it is fairly obvious how the casing tabs are interlocked, replace the 6 screws and cover/ door, and take back to the car. I reconnected the changer with it sitting in the footwell and successfully ejected the magazine. At this juncture, the changer was refitted in the car and tested.

Time taken, about 20 minutes, although as this the first time, I took a little while deciding how the changer was assembled, hence how it would come apart. I can't see anything wrong with the magazine, but both times it has stuck, it has been disc no 1 effected.

JohnDotCom · 30th October 2007, 07:43

Thanks for Re-posting that Alasdair, missed it when searching for it.

lshbg · 1st November 2007, 22:06

Many many thanks EnEnGee got it sorted and only took 15 mins

:lol:

29th October 2007, 23:03	#1
lshbg Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	CD Changer problem HELP!!!!!! I have Harmony system with CD Changer in Glove box.Can anyone help as i have a cd stuck in the changer in the top slot (No 6) in the magazine stopping it from being able to eject the magazine.Does anyone have any idea how I can get the CD and magazine out of the changer, Many thanks in advance

1st November 2007, 22:06	#5
lshbg Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many many thanks EnEnGee got it sorted and only took 15 mins:lol:

29th October 2007, 23:23	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	There was a post on this recently and I believe you take the CD Unit out and remove top Cover to gain access, then you should be able to sort out.

30th October 2007, 07:32	#3
EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	I posted this a couple of weekends back as I had the same problem. Its on page 2 of the ICE forum, but reproduced here. Assuming it is the Alpine CD: How to free up the CD changer magazine. Wife was out in EnEnGee Saturday afternoon and reported on her return that disc 1 was half in half out of the magazine and the changer would not wind it in or out (Head unit currently Harmony, CD player is OE Alpine) Took the changer out of the car (drop the panel under the glovebox and undo the 4 securing nuts, ease the player out and release the cable) and removed to the (much warmer) house. I studied the case for a little while to work out how the case is constructed and set off like so. 1. Flex the plastic tabs carefully and remove the black plastic facia/ magazine door cover. Careful as they are fragile, but if you look, you can see how they engage. There are around 5 top and bottom with a couple more each end. The right hand end is a little fiddly to release, a long bladed screwdriver was used here. 2. Remove the 6 small black cross head screws (I used Jewellers screwdrivers - cross head type, 3 each end). The mounting brackets can be left in place, as the case will flex enough to clear them. 3. By carefully freeing up the steel corner tabs, the casing can be eased apart and the CD changer mechanism can be removed and the innards are now revealed. By turning the large gear that is visible, it is possible to wind the CD and holder back into the magazine. 4. Re-assemble the changer, it is fairly obvious how the casing tabs are interlocked, replace the 6 screws and cover/ door, and take back to the car. I reconnected the changer with it sitting in the footwell and successfully ejected the magazine. At this juncture, the changer was refitted in the car and tested. Time taken, about 20 minutes, although as this the first time, I took a little while deciding how the changer was assembled, hence how it would come apart. I can't see anything wrong with the magazine, but both times it has stuck, it has been disc no 1 effected.

30th October 2007, 07:43	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for Re-posting that Alasdair, missed it when searching for it.